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Amata to build 2nd EV estate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/06/2023
» Industrial developer Amata Corporation Plc is building its second Thai-Chinese industrial estate in Rayong, valued at 2 billion baht, to serve mainland investors and support electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing projects.
Belle of the ball
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2021
» The government's touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) seems to be the only flagship economic development project Thailand has initiated in recent years, with little to no follow-up on similar projects.
WHA awaits H2 recovery as China plots global stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2020
» Industrial estate operator WHA Corporation expects Thailand's economy to recover in the second half of 2020 if the pandemic is brought under control by April or May.
SCG joins forces with Chinese institute
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/11/2019
» Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, has teamed up with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to develop an innovation hub for five industries under the government's S-curve policy.
EEC Office, ZAEZ ink aerotropolis agreement
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/08/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office has signed an agreement with China's Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone (ZAEZ) on strategic cooperation and to develop an aerotropolis at U-tapao airport in Rayong province.
Industry Ministry targets raising US investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/08/2019
» The Industry Ministry is being urged to speed up invitations to US companies for future investment in Thailand to benefit from rising trade between Southeast Asia and the US under the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Spat, uncertainty slow Thai growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/05/2019
» Thailand's economic growth is expected to slow in 2019 because of rising global trade tensions and domestic political uncertainty, with local business operators suffering from negative momentum from the US-China dispute, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Leadway targets 14% revenue rise in FY2019
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2019
» Leadway Heavy Machinery Co, a local importer and distributor of construction equipment, aims to increase revenue in fiscal 2019 (starting in April) by 14% to 2.4 billion baht, counting on infrastructure projects to drive demand.
FTI warns wage hike hurts SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has strongly opposed a sharp minimum wage hike, a campaign promise of many political parties, saying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will suffer the most from the policy as it will alter the market.
Govt courts Chinese cash
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/08/2018
» The government is stepping up its efforts to attract Chinese investors with its development of infrastructure and services to connect with China's Belt and Road Initiative.